# bend vs bin

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bend
*verb · IPA /bɛnd/ · frequency rank #5,762*
To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.

### bin
*noun · IPA /bɪn/ · frequency rank #4,920*
A box, frame, crib, or enclosed place, used as a storage container.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/bend-vs-bin